Adam Nylund, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS (Small Animal), is a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at WestVet Boise, where he has been a valued team member since 2018.
Dr. Nylund earned his bachelor’s degrees in biology and wildlife biology from the University of Montana, followed by his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He then completed a yearlong small animal rotating internship at North Carolina State University and a yearlong specialty internship in veterinary surgery at Mission Veterinary Specialists.
Returning to the northwest, Dr. Nylund undertook a three-year surgery residency through the Washington State University/WestVet combined program. During his residency, he spent several months training with WestVet’s team and eagerly joined them full-time after completing the program. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science degree in veterinary sciences from WSU during his residency.
Dr. Nylund is proficient in numerous advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures, with a primary focus on orthopedic surgery. He is highly skilled in complex fracture repair, canine joint surgery (ACL injury, patella luxation, elbow dysplasia, ligament injury, etc.), and arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint assessment). He also pursued advanced training in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and thoracoscopy) and is certified through the Veterinary Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills (VALS) program.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Adam Nylund enjoys spending time outdoors. Growing up near the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana, he thoroughly enjoys recreational activities with
his wife and two dogs. At home, he likes working in his shop, restoring muscle cars, and building custom hardwood furniture.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science: The University of Montana
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Internship (Rotating Small Animal Medicine and Surgery): North Carolina State University
Internship (Surgery): Mission Veterinary Specialists
Residency (Surgery): Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and WestVet Boise
Specializations
Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgery (Small Animal)
Awards & Recognition
Center of Companion Animal Studies Award
Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons Best Resident’s Presentation Award
FiberTape Cerclage in Canine Long Bone Fractures: Technique Description and Clinical Outcomes from a Short Case Series, Veterinary Surgery, 2024
Effect of Cyclic Loading on Load to Failure Testing for Unilateral and Orthogonal Locking Plate Constructs, Veterinary Surgery, 2024
Biomechanical Analysis of Orthogonal and Unilateral Locking Plate Constructs in a Fracture Gap Model, Veterinary Surgery, 2024
Biomechanical Comparison of 1 Pin vs 2 Pin Fixation in a Canine Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion Fracture Model, Veterinary Surgery, 2023
Thoracoscopic‐Assisted Lung Lobectomy in Cat Cadavers Using a Resorbable Self‐Locking Ligation Device, Veterinary Surgery, 2019
Evaluation of a Resorbable Self‐Locking Ligation Device for Performing Peripheral Lung Biopsies in a Caprine Cadaveric Model, Veterinary Surgery, 2019
Use of a 5mm Endoscopic Stapling Device for Performing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Complete Lung Lobectomies in Cat Cadavers, Unpublished Research, 2019
Effect of Patellar Luxation on the Measurement of the Tibial Plateau Angle in Small Breed Dogs, J Am Vet Med Assoc, 2018
Rates of Intraoperative Complications and Conversion to Laparotomy During Laparoscopic Ovariectomy Performed by Veterinary Students: 161 Cases (2010–2014), J Am Vet Med Assoc, 2017
Intrapericardial Cystic Hematoma in a Dog Treated by Thoracoscopic Subtotal Pericardectomy, J Am Vet Med Assoc, 2017
Accuracy of a Radiographic Stitching Technique to Measure Tibial Plateau Angle in Large and Giant Breed Dogs, Vet Comp Orthop Traumato, 2014
Specialties
Servicing Locations
Meet The Specialist
In our “Meet the Specialist” series, we are taking you behind the scenes to get to know our specialists better and to show you why we love our team members so much! Meet Dr. Adam Nylund, Veterinary Surgeon at WestVet Boise.
Meet The Specialist
In our “Meet the Specialist” series, we are taking you behind the scenes to get to know our specialists better and to show you why we love our team members so much! Meet Dr. Adam Nylund, Veterinary Surgeon at WestVet Boise.